Create and maintain a variety of spiritual, cultural, educational and athletic programs to enrich the souls, minds and bodies of young Serbs

Serbian Orthodox Youth Association

Serbian Orthodox Youth Association (SOYA) was founded on the initiative of His Grace Bishop Irinej, who, in May 2008, called on the Serbian Orthodox young adults of Australia to unite and form a nationwide youth movement.

In December 2008, the beautiful monastery of St. Sava in Hall (ACT) was the location of a three-day youth conference that gathered over 40 members of the Serbian Orthodox community of Australia and New Zealand. (Please visit www.soc.org.au to see full conference report.)

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One of the outcomes of the conference was the creation of the By-Laws committee, which was charged with the responsibility of creating a structure for the creation of the Serbian Youth organisation to be known as the Serbian Orthodox Youth Association. Giving God all the glory he deserves.